ἀποβάλλω
apoballō
to throw away
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the provided lexicon data for the Greek word ἀποβάλλω (apoballō), which translates to "to throw away," we can observe a few key characteristics. The word's short definition and occurrence in the Bible (2 times) suggest a relatively limited but specific usage. The definition "to throw away" implies a dynamic action, where something is physically or metaphorically removed or discarded. This usage could encompass various contexts, from physical disposal to figurative rejection or dismissal. Without additional context from the surrounding passages, it is difficult to ascertain the specific nuances of this word's usage in the two instances where it appears in the Bible. The limited appearance of ἀποβάλλω in the Bible suggests it may not be a primary or frequently employed term in the biblical text. Nonetheless, its specific meaning and usage contribute to the rich tapestry of Greek vocabulary in the biblical narrative.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text